Copper

• Where did copper get it's name? Copper got it's name from the latin word "cuprum" meaning "From Cyprus" which is the island where the romans discovered copper .

• Who discovered copper? It is unknown who discovered copper. Although archaelogical evidence suggests that it was discovered by people between 5000 BC and 1200 BC.

• Liquid, Solid or Gas? Copper is a solid

• Where is it found? Copper can be found naturally in basaltic lava from volcanic activity. It can also be found in oxidized ores, which are processed to extract copper.

• What is copper used for? Copper is mainly used for making jewelry, coin currency, and electrical wiring.

Basic Facts:

Symbol: Cu

Source of Symbol: Fromt the first 2 letters of the latin word "cuprum"

• Atomic Number: 29

• Atomic Mass: 63.546

• Number of Protons: 29

• Number of Neutrons: 35

• Number of Electrons: 29

Physical Facts:

• Melting Point: 1084.62 degrees celsius

• Boiling Point: 2562 degrees celsius

• Density: 8.933 grams per centimeters cubed

• Abundance in the Earth's crust: 6.0x10^1 milligrams per kilogram

Interesting Facts:

• The Egyptians used the Anhk symbol to represent copper, it also represents eternal life.

• Since gold is weak, copper is added to gold jewelry to make it stronger. Even 24k gold contains copper.

• The Statue of Liberty contains 80 tons of copper.

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